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The BAAS in Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness is a 100% asynchronous online degree designed for working first responders and emergency management professionals seeking career advancement. This FEMA-approved program lets you complete internships at your current employer, earn credit for existing certifications, and gain the bachelor's degree credential needed for promotions and leadership roles.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 36 in Major
Careers
Directors, Supervisors, Managers
Emergency Management students at EIU

Why Study Emergency Management at EIU?

  • 100% asynchronous online format
  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Internships with your current employer
  • Career advancement credentials
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"I chose EIU because it was close to home. Also, because of the Track and Field program and the unique major they had."
Daniel Lacy
Emergency Management | Class of 2027
Daniel Lacy, Emergency Management at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Applied health behaviors training. Apply what you learn
  • Study real-world health care delivery systems
  • Apply concepts to your workplace
  • Opportunities to present at conferences with faculty
Hands-On Experience, Emergency Management students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A.A.S. in Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness prepares working professionals and first responders to lead emergency response, coordinate disaster preparedness and manage crises for organizations and communities. It is a fit if you already work in emergency services or a related field, want to move into leadership and need a flexible, fully online format.

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$111,357
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Emergency Management Directors
  • First-Line Supervisors of Police &…
  • Compliance Managers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
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4303 Klehm Hall
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Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
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2172 Buzzard Hall
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